Laborer

SA Recycling, a leader in the metals recycling industry, is looking for dependable, safety minded individuals to join our team as a Laborer. As a Laborer you will be responsible for the unloading, processing, and disassembly of various types of scrap metal; yard clean up and maintenance; and other general physical labor duties to ensure the highest quality of scrap material is processed and shipped to our customers in a safe, effective manner.

This position will work outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Operating hours hours are from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, and from 8:00 am to 11:30 am on Saturdays.

SA Recycling offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Eligible for Safety and Profitability Bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care
• 401k with a Company Match
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Incentives
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities of a Laborer

• Provide a positive customer experience by answering questions; assisting in the unloading and sorting of materials; educating customers on acceptable materials; and thanking them for their business. 
• Ensure a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.
• Direct customers, suppliers, and truck drivers into proper position for loading and unloading material.
• Identify and grade acceptable ferrous and nonferrous material and identify material for upgrade potential.
• Prepare autos for processing, such as the removal of designated parts, fluids, etc.
• Perform daily equipment inspections on assigned equipment and report any concerns, defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Perform basic housekeeping duties around the yard and customer areas to maintain a safe and clean environment for all.
• Provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Qualifications of a Laborer

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• 1-year previous general labor in the scrap metal or construction industries preferred.
• Skid Loader/Skid Steer/Forklift experience preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
• Ability to learn new tasks as assigned required.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified). 

All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.